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Competitors’ networks
Last Generation Network 1970’s to 2005
•Voice and data separate exchange networks
• High costs to run two networks
• Limited product set
• Limited customer experience
DSLAM
VOICE
SWITCH
EQUIP
SPLITTER
MSAN
Combined voice
and data network
Voice network
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Data network
Carphone Warehouse networks
Next Generation Network 2005 to future
• CPW bypasses BT equipment
• Broadband and voice across own network
• Lower cost base
• Competitive tariffs
• Cost advantage to customer
• New services onstream quickly
• Better customer experience –
control and choice
over services
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